Darren Gergle
Department of Communication Studies
Associate Professor
dgergle@northwestern.edu
Frances Searle Building
2240 Campus Drive, Room 1-142
Evanston , IL 60208-2952
Darren Gergle’s teaching and research interests are broadly defined by the fields of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW). In particular, he is interested in furthering our theoretical understanding of the impact technological mediation has on communication, and applying this to the design, development, and evaluation of novel collaboration technologies.
For more information, see his personal site. 
Lab Affiliation
Director, CollabLab 
Education
| PhD | Human-Computer Interaction, Carnegie Mellon University |
| MS | Human-Computer Interaction, University of Michigan |
| BA | Cognitive Psychology, University of Michigan |
| BFA | Printmaking and Sculpture, University of Michigan |
Recent Awards and Honors
| 2007 | Microsoft New Faculty Fellowship Finalist |
| 2003-2006 | IBM PhD Fellowship |
Courses
| CS 525 | Applied Research Methods for Media and Technology |
| CS 395 | Understanding Technology and Human Interaction |
| EECS 395 | Understanding Technology and Human Interaction |
| CS 399 | Community Building Software |



